Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gepride M 0.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Gepride M 0.5 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

Gepride M 0.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Gepride M 0.5 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use durin

g lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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